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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > The Legal 500 Rankings
Industry focus > Energy
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's energy expertise covers transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution. The team advises on matters pertaining to renewable energies, conventional energy and grid connection. Practice head and antitrust expert Holger Stappert is experienced in regulatory law and recently advised on grid connection and marketing issues; Stappert is also experienced in dispute resolution. Transactions, joint ventures and restructurings are key competencies of Michael Bormann, he recently advised energy suppliers and financial investors on the acquisition of wind and solar energy parks, including cross-border acquisitions. Philipp Dietz also focuses his advice on cross-border matters.Practice head(s):
Holger Stappert
Other key lawyers:
Michael Bormann; Philip Dietz; Angelo Vallone; Gerd Stuhlmacher; Guido Jansen; Tobias Leidinger; Stefan Altenschmidt; Richard Happ
Testimonials
‘The team has a very high level of expertise, industry knowledge and works in a practical and solution-oriented manner.’
‘Gerd Stuhlmacher is solution-oriented, has extensive specialist knowledge and valuable experience in the energy sector. He’s always a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Very competent, pragmatic, fast and efficient.’
‘The team is characterized by a high level of customer orientation. Inquiries of varying complexity are answered promptly and competently. If necessary, important aspects beyond the original request are also examined.’
‘Angelo Vallone is characterized by a strong, detailed understanding of the entire range of energy law and understands even very complex issues incredibly quickly. His ability to think outside the purely legal framework is very valuable in practice.’
‘Top performance. Certainly one of the strongest teams in Germany when it comes to energy law.’
‘The team’s ability to familiarize themselves with the technical and energy industry aspects and then categorise them into the legal context is brillant. I also particularly appreciate the legal analyzes derived from this on how to proceed.’
‘Working with Holger Stappert is fantastic.’
Key clients
E.ON
Uniper
RWE
LEAG
Vattenfall
Statkraft
Eneco
INEOS
BP
Henkel
TrailStone
Aurubis
MET Holding
Lichtblick
Lechwerke
Work highlights
- Advising Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG (LEAG) on the transformation to climate neutrality through complex hydrogen projects in Saxony, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt.
- Advice to and successful representation of Kraftwerk Plattling GmbH, which is part of the E.ON Group, before the LG Munich I in proceedings for additional payment of EEG levies amounting to more than €350 million to TransnetBW GmbH for an alleged electricity supply.
- Advising Tennet TSO GmbH in proceedings regarding the postponement of the completion date for the grid connection of the Oersted OWP (offshore wind farm) Borkum Riffgrund 3 as well as additional costs in the three-digit million range incurred due to a delay caused by the pandemic.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 1
In close cooperation with the firm's energy and procurement practices, the environmental and planning team at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is ideally positioned to assist with important infrastructure and industrial projects related to the energy and climate transition. The team is involved in various large decarbonisation projects and advises industrial companies on strategic issues as well as on emissions control, nature conservation and water law. Environmental lawyer Stefan Altenschmidt, who regularly advises clients in the steel and energy industries on ESG issues, is a sought-after contact for these issues. Other mainstays include large hydrogen projects, for which Sabrina Desens is one of the key contacts, as well as urban development projects, for which clients predominantly turn to urban development expert Martin Fleckenstein. As a construction and pollution control law specialist, practice head Stefan Kobes primarily advises on defense projects, while Tobias Leidinger has extensive expertise in nuclear law.Practice head(s):
Stefan Kobes
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Altenschmidt; Gernot-Rüdiger Engel; Martin Fleckenstein; Sabrina Desens; Tobias Leidinger
Testimonials
‘High professional competence and strong commitment, very good process management.’
‘Broad range and expertise. ‘
‘Stefan Altenschmidt: Offers expert, experienced, fast and efficient advice on emissions control law. ‘
‘Sabrina Desens: She managed to involve numerous participants from various technical and scientific disciplines, some with different objectives, in such a way that a broad consensus could be achieved. The objective of the assignment was always taken into account. She has enabled the client side, which has an engineering background, to be able to confidently represent legal aspects in-house.‘
Key clients
Adler Real Estate
Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH
Aurubis
Avacon
BP Europa SE
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH
Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
E.ON
Eisenbahn-Bundesamt
Evonik
Exxon Mobil
HeidelbergCement
Heimstaden GmbH
Land Berlin
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf
Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG
RWE AG
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS Deutschland GmbH
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
Solvay
Stadtwerke Leipzig
Steag
Taurecon
ThyssenKrupp Steel
Verallia Deutschland AG
Work highlights
- Advising Dillinger Hüttenwerke on environmental and planning law, energy law, procurement and funding law on the transformation to CO2 neutrality.
- Advising the Federal Ministry of Defense on the purchase of the MV shipyards in Rostock-Warnemünde for the Federal Republic of Germany for use by the naval arsenal for maintenance purposes of ships and other watercraft of the German Navy and NATO units in the Baltics.
- Strategy consulting for paper and cardboard factory Varel GmbH & Co. KG on the complete decarbonisation of paper production on a large industrial scale using hydrogen.
Dispute resolution > Arbitration (including international arbitration) Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is considered a popular address for international arbitration proceedings related to energy law as well as for investment arbitration proceedings, which are primarily handled by practice head Richard Happ, while disputes arising from plant construction and infrastructure projects - in the context of which Tim Rauschning is considered to be particularly experienced - as well as product liability and cartel damages mass proceedings are also part of the practice's repertoire. Numerous Chinese and German clients further call upon the team's expertise in proceedings before international arbitration and Chinese state courts, particularly in connection with medical protective equipment and disrupted supply relationships; Katharina Klenk-Wernitzki stands out for her expertise in disputes in the German-Chinese context.Practice head(s):
Richard Happ
Other key lawyers:
Katharina Klenk-Wernitzki; Borbála Dux; Tim Rauschning; Sebastian Wuschka
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of the subject matter and the industry. The team always strives to understand the issues in detail in order to incorporate them into the legal case with maximum effect. ‘
‘Richard Happ: A bright mind who pursues his goals sensitively and imaginatively for the benefit of the client.’
Key clients
E.ON SE
RWE AG
Jungfer Druckerei und Verlag GmbH
Work highlights
- Representation of RWE AG in arbitration proceedings against the Kingdom of the Netherlands for damages due to the early closure of the Eemshaven coal-fired power plant due to the Dutch coal phase-out.
- Representing E.ON SE in investment protection proceedings before the World Bank Arbitration Court against the Kingdom of Spain due to serious, fundamental changes in the remuneration regime for renewable energies in Spain.
Germany > Employment Tier 2
Mainly assisting with collective employment issues, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH applies a full-service approach and is regularly instructed to advise on restructuring and reorganisations, staff reductions, including volunteer programs, balance of interest negotiations and social plans, as well as company pension schemes and collective bargaining law issues. Practice head Paul Schreiner has a similar focus and is particularly active in restructuring under co-determination law. Robert von Steinau-Steinrück is one of the key contacts for outsourcing, compliance, employment disputes, works constitution and collective bargaining law, while cross-border projects are often handled by Axel Braun; he is also experienced in operational reorganisation. In July 2022, Kerstin Gröne (restructuring, litigation) and Paul Gooren (collective bargaining law, workforce reductions, compliance, works constitution law) made partners.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Top professional, uncomplicated, fast.’
‘High expertise, very good service, work cooperatively with the in-house units. Integrate into operational teams; offer full service on labor law issues; Very broadly and competently positioned, especially when it comes to company closures and restructuring.’
‘Klaus Thönißen and his team work extremely precisely for companies, have a high level of operational understanding, and have a good feel for political contexts.’
‘Very fast, friendly, pragmatic, solution-oriented, competent.’
‘The team provides comprehensive advice on legislation and possible solutions. Think entrepreneurially and offer quick support!’
‘Fast support, comprehensive information, easy-to-use templates.’
‘Absolute experts in employment law. Solutions are pragmatic and in no way theory-heavy.’
‘Klaus Thönißen: Has extensive, in-depth knowledge and always finds a pragmatic solution to legal issues without exception.’
Key clients
Unternehmen der METRO-Gruppe
Amazon
Euler Hermes
Unternehmen der Rethmann-Gruppe
Lowell Group
Friedhelm Loh Group
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen SE
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
DENSO TEN EUROPE GmbH
CROCS Germany GmbH
Edelweiss GmbH & Co. KG
HELIOS Kliniken
Schmitz Cargobull AG
Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH
Banco Santander S.A.
Faurecia
Deutsche Bahn AG
Rituals Cosmetics B.V.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Chugai Pharma Germany GmbH
H & M Hennes & Mauritz B.V. & Co. KG
Verizon Deutschland GmbH
Cisco Systems GmbH
R&V Lebensversicherung AG
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
ZINQ-Gruppe
Unternehmen der Majorel Gruppe
Ottobock MedicalCare GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising R+V Lebensversicherung AG on the conception and implementation of a social partner model in the chemical industry as well as on contract drafting.
- Advising METRO Logistics Germany GmbH on staff reductions and tariff changes following the sale of the Real stores.
- Ongoing employment law advice to Verizon Deutschland GmbH, the subsidiary of the US group Verizon, on individual and collective employment law issues.
Information technology > Data protection Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's team is led by Wulff-Axel Schmidt and advises companies, start-ups and public institutions on the use of data to train AI, international data transfers and digital business models. Stefanie Hellmich routinely assists with the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and data protection compliance. The team is experienced in the healthcare sector and advises on cloud-related matters, the use of patient data and data protection measures. This is complemented by relevant expertise in litigation, including proceedings before the data protection supervisory authorities and in connection with the enforcement of claims.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We switched to Luther/Ms. Silvia Bauer from the Cologne office several years ago for advice on IT and data protection matters because we prefer pragmatic solutions.’
‘Ms Silvia Bauer explains complex data protection issues in a way that even laypeople can understand – this also applies to technical/IT problems.’
Key clients
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Ashfield Healthcare GmbH
DKMS gemeinnützige GmbH
Deutsche Telekom GmbH
Volkswagen Financial Services
Evonik Industries AG
E.ON SE
GOCARDLESS LTD
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH
BASF
Metro AG
H&M
Peek & Cloppenburg KG Hamburg
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin as the NUM’s coordination point in the first and second funding phases on the development of a tailor-made referral agreement and on the creation of cooperation agreements with a focus on data protection law, among other things.
- Advising the Ashfield Group on all data protection issues relating to the processing of data as part of patient programs for pharmaceutical companies, national and international healthcare professional programs as well as the implementation of data protection compliance in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Advising Volkswagen Financial Services AG on data protection law in the context of various projects and in the implementation of a major international data protection project with audits in 16 European jurisdictions.
Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH specialises in the logistics and technology sector and, in cooperation with the M&A team, supports companies and technology service providers in transactions and outsourcing, where Christian Kuß advises on new technologies such as AI and big data. Michael Rath is well versed in regulated outsourcings, EBA compliance as well as data protection. The transaction support includes the design and negotiation of relevant documents, the implementation of post-closing measures as well as sourcing and IP matters; Wulff-Axel Schmidt is a key contact for the latter.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Deutsche Telekom AG
Arvato Systems / Bertelsmann
BASF
Bayer
MCM Klosterfrau
Deutsche Bank / Postbank
Hapag Lloyd
Thyssenkrupp
Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG
Staffbase GmbH
SBM Holding
Work highlights
- Advising China Lodging Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd in connection with the post-merger integration following the takeover of Deutsche Hospitality/Steigenberger.
- Advising Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of all shares in Simplylive Ltd., a software provider for multi-camera production based in Hong Kong.
- Advising Collaboration Betters The World SA (CBTW), a Belgian technology service provider, on the strategic acquisition of IT Frankfurt GmbH.
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH impresses with its holistic advice to cities and municipal utilities, federal and state ministries and, in some cases, private companies: cooperation with its internal antitrust, environmental, energy and real estate lawyers allows the team to provide procurement and litigation advice in relation to a variety of innovative projects. These include power plant decarbonisation, IT procurement, construction and transport infrastructure projects, and defense procurement. Stefan Mager assists a large number of clients with the design and execution of tenders related to IT and urban development and took over the practice management from Ulf-Dieter Pape in July 2022, who continues to act in various review and administrative proceedings before regional courts and the ECJ. Tobias Osseforth is also experienced in litigation and further assists with high-profile procurement proceedings in the healthcare sector.Practice head(s):
Stefan Mager
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Osseforth; Ulf-Dieter Pape; Henner-Matthias Puppel
Testimonials
‘What’s special about this team is that everyone works with each other on equal terms. For example, if the associate has a good idea, the partner may consider his own idea and pursue and further develop his idea in collaboration with the associate. This level of respect is also clear in discussions with clients. It is never the law firm alone that sets the path, but we discuss together what the actual goal is and how it can best be achieved.’
‘Henner-Matthias Puppel: Has very good negotiating skills, brings together different positions and always pursues the best goal for his clients. The trusting collaboration takes place on an equal footing. He has an extremely broad knowledge of procurement law and many years of experience that he can draw on.’
‘Tobias Osseforth: His extremely high level of technical expertise led to an excellent solution in a very short time in a constructive collaboration. Advice and problem solving with high quality and efficiency.’
‘The team is characterised by a high and up-to-date level of knowledge, absolute reliability and very good results.’
‘The firm is characterised by a high level of professionalism. The creation of the tender design was approached immediately and in a goal-oriented manner, so that suitability and award criteria as well as the evaluation system could be moved forward quickly.’
‘Stefan Mager: Is characterised by a very high level of specialist knowledge of procurement law. Thanks to his wealth of experience, his suggestions are always goal-oriented and practical. All challenges that arose were addressed quickly and constructively.’
‘The practice of these outstanding lawyers is characterised by impressive innovative strength. The team is some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their competence, integrity and innovative spirit are unsurpassed.’
‘Tobias Osseforth: Embodying the essence of the modern lawyer. His meticulous way of working coupled with a deep understanding of procurement law sets him apart. Colleagues should know that he is a true ace at strategic thinking and often uses this skill to steer complex cases from start to finish. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is impressive and yet he always remains humble and approachable. Mr. Osseforth has an exceptional ability to understand complex procurement procedures while always maintaining an overview. His strategic thinking and proactive approach make him an invaluable asset to any project.’
Key clients
BVG Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
Dortmunder Stadtwerke Aktiengesellschaft
Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Hallesche Verkehrs AG
Land NRW
Landesamt für Zentrale Polizeiliche Dienste NRW
Landeskriminalamt Baden-Württemberg
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH
Ministerium für Kinder, Familie, Flüchtlinge und Integration des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
RAG Aktiengesellschaft
Work highlights
- Advising Dillinger Hüttenwerke on procurement law, funding law, energy law and environmental and planning law on the transformation to CO2 neutrality.
- Advising the state capital of Munich on an EU-wide procurement procedure to commission project management and process control as part of a merger of the city’s housing associations.
- Advice on antitrust and procurement law and successful legal representation before the European Court of Justice of public transport company Egenberger GmbH & Co. KG on the accusation of participation in agreements in public tenders in southwest Germany in violation of antitrust law; appropriate follow-up advice on tenders.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH routinely cooperates with the procurement law and planning law teams and advises on construction law and project support. Capacities at the procurement law interface were strengthened with the arrival of Tobias Osseforth from LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB in January 2022; this expertise is regularly requested by public sector clients as well as project developers and investors in connection with infrastructure projects, including the construction of hospitals and energy-related projects. The team is led by Achim Meier, who is experienced in court and arbitration proceedings as well as construction law matters.Practice head(s):
Achim Meier
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Osseforth; Martin Steuber; Stephan Finck; Jens Kaiser
Testimonials
‘Fast and very technically sound advice.’
‘The team is characterized by a very differentiated and appreciative collaboration that focuses on the best result for the customer.’
‘Discussions about the best solution are held with the customer in a very open and experienced manner, whereby the customer’s objectives are always considered.’
‘Achim Meier and Martin Steuber form a perfect team with strategically innovative approaches and very experienced, in-depth knowledge of the legal principles and possibilities. The completely unusual knowledge of construction technology issues as well as the good market assessment of the construction industry as a whole also lead to positive results.’
‘The practice appears very professional and places great value on communication and good collaboration. One gets the feeling that there is always professional support. Even with challenging and highly complex topics, the quality of the service is excellent.’
‘Stephan Finck: Excellent communication, constructive professional exchange and legal advice.’
‘Jens Kaiser: High commitment and very fast and targeted performance.’
‘Very solid and communicative – regarding any of our concerns about German law, they just took the lead and guided us – including all employees, from partners to assistants.’
Key clients
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
Deutscher Bundeswehr Verband e.V.
Landesbetrieb Immobilienmanagement und Grundvermögen Hamburg
Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Asklepios Kliniken Hamburg GmbH
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Barmer
Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH
EWN Entsorgungswerk für Nuklearanlagen GmbH
ProPotsdam GmbH
STEAG Energy Services GmbH
Lang & Cie. Industrial AG
AMAG Bauten GmbH
gsp Städtebau GmbH
Messe Essen GmbH
Grundstücksverwaltung Stadt Essen GmbH
SKIBA Ingenieurs GmbH
Ideal Lebensversicherung a.G.
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Asklepios Kliniken Hamburg GmbH on construction, architectural and procurement law on the new building of the Asklepios Klinik Hamburg Altona.
- Advising the Landesbetrieb Immobilienmanagement and Grundvermögen Hamburg on the development of the Waidmannstrasse area, partly including historical existing buildings. Advice on the construction of a new event and music hall, a football stadium (regional league) and an office building together with the outdoor areas and district-related uses (restaurants, retail, daycare, etc.).
- Advice and representation of the Federal Real Estate Agency in connection with the Federal Council construction project – extension with visitor center.
Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 2
Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH impresses with its distribution law expertise, which is regularly requested by companies from the automotive, logistics and healthcare sectors; practice head Steffen Gaber also focuses on the automotive industry and advises on supplier disputes and contract changes, which corresponds with the team's expertise in contract law and dispute resolution. Another key contact here is distribution law expert Johannes Teichmann, who joined from Baker McKenzie in January 2023. The practice is additionally well versed in trade and distribution law: Maximilian Dorndorf primarily assists with contract negotiations in connection with IT and digitisation projects, while Anne Caroline Wegner focuses on distribution antitrust law and handles franchise and supplier contracts.Practice head(s):
Steffen Gaber
Other key lawyers:
Anne Caroline Wegner; Johannes Teichmann; Maximilian Dorndorf; Jette Gustafsson
Testimonials
‘High reliability and very good quality of work. Urgent inquiries are always quickly dealt with.’
‘Anne Caroline Wegner has very good experience and excellent specialist knowledge.’
‘High service orientation, pleasant exchange, good availability and quality, innovative forms of communication (digital platform).’
Key clients
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
Mahle GmbH
Preh GmbH
ACPS Automotive GmbH
SAME Deutz-Fahr
Harley-Davidson
Kia
Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH
SEG Automotive Germany GmbH
Horiba Europe GmbH
Burgmaier Technologies GmbH + Co KG
Carcoustics
Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
DPD Deutschland GmbH
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Karcher AG
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Douglas
Haus Cramer (Warsteiner)
Amazon
Kamps GmbH
Chugai Pharma Germany GmbH
Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Consentino Global Sociedad Limitada
Xinial Systems GmbH & Co. KG
BASF Digital Farming GmbH
Work highlights
- Creation of an EU-wide sales contract for Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH using the possibilities of the new vertical GVO, including direct sales/dual sales and internet sales.
- Advising and representing SEG Automotive Germany GmbH in various supplier disputes due to delivery stops and alleged warranty claims by various OEM customers against SEG as well as advising on the new setup of production units.
- Advising Chugai Pharma Germany GmbH in connection with a cooperation agreement regarding the distribution of a digital therapy system.
Transport > Advice to the transport sector Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises clients from the rail transport, aviation, logistics and energy sectors, which regularly call upon the team's expertise in the areas of public transport, regional rail transport and e-mobility. The team regulalry advises on project developments, including planning and construction law issues, and M&A transactions in the transport sector. The automotive supplier expert Steffen Gaber is also experienced in defending against contractual claims. He co-leads the team with Maximilian Dorndorf, who advises clients in competition law disputes and also counts the areas of outsourcing, IT and logistics among his core competencies. In addition to private transport operators, the team is also instructed by public sector clients on procurement law issues in connection with privatisations and the associated tender procedures.Practice head(s):
Steffen Gaber; Maximilian Dorndorf
Other key lawyers:
Ulf-Dieter Pape; Jette Gustafsson
Testimonials
‘Very high level of professional competence, up-to-date knowledge; forward-looking statements.’
Key clients
Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG)
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR
NVBW – Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH
DPD Deutschland GmbH
Metro Logistics Germany GmbH
E.ON SE
SEG Automotive Germany GmbH
Deutz AG
Swissport International AG
Nordkurier Logistik
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Egenberger GmbH & Co. KG before the European Court of Justice regarding allegations of participation in agreements regarding public tenders in southwestern Germany that violated antitrust law.
- Advising Swissport International AG on the acquisition of a majority stake in Flughafen Düsseldorf Cargo GmbH.
- Advising Nordkurier Logistik Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbH & Co.KG on the redesign of all transport framework contracts.
Transport > Maritime and shipping Tier 2
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is experienced in transactions and related financing in the maritime industry and also covers interfacing environmental and tax law matters. The practice management is shared by a trio: Benjamin Hub acts at the interface between corporate and insolvency law, while Florian Schulz specialises in M&A and joint ventures, and Daniel Fehling is well versed in M&A as well as matters pertaining to commercial and river cruise ships. Shipping companies, ship owners and ports also instruct the team on digitised contract drafting and other documents. Jette Gustafsson is the key contact for digitisation matters, she also advises on maritime trade law and cross-border disputes.Practice head(s):
Benjamin Hub; Florian Schulz; Daniel Fehling
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
LOMAR SHIPPING LIMITED
Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
OKEE Maritime Gruppe
Siem Europe SARL
Al Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment Company P.J.S.C.
Thomas Miller Holding Ltd.
Obotritia Capital KGaA
Hansa Hamburg Shipping International GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Legal and tax advice to Lomar Shipping Limited on the acquisition of the shipping company Carl Büttner Holding GmbH & Co. KG.
- Advising the Federal Ministry of Defense on the purchase of the MV shipyards in Rostock-Warnemünde for the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Advising OKEE Maritime GmbH on taking out loans to finance oil tankers.
Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's fintech practice primarily focuses on regulatory topics, including crypto-related licensing procedures, the development of platform business and market entry issues as well as cooperation and development agreements and interfacing data protection matters; these competecies are complemented with expertise in financing rounds and transactions. Key contacts include Stefanie Hellmich (IT and data protection) and Rolf Kobabe (regulatory law). Daniel Latta is experienced in payment transactions law and joined the practice from Noerr at the end of 2022.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Black Manta Capital Partners GmbH
N26 GmbH
Augsburger Aktienbank
Volkswagen Bank GmbH
GOCARDLESS LTD
Wechselgott GmbH
WebID Solutions GmbH
Leondra GmbH
Zinsbaustein GmbH
Cargonexx GmbH
bloXXter GmbH
Goldmarie Finanzen GmbH
AUDITcapital GmbH (ecozins)
NFTrust GmbH & Co KGaA
Work highlights
- Advising BCMP GmbH on the creation of a contract with a tied agent as well as a memo with the essential framework conditions for cooperation with the tied agent.
- Advising GoCardless Ltd. during the IT review of the payment conditions with regard to instant payments.
- Regulatory advice to Wechselgott GmbH with regard to insurance sales law issues and in connection with the application for registration as an account information service.
Banking and finance > Investment funds Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH routinely cooperates with the Luxembourg team in assisting asset managers and institutional investors with the structuring, launch and sale of alternative investment funds, investments in alternative investment products and the structuring of investment platforms. This is complemented by expertise in regulatory and tax matters. Practice head Bela Jansen ((investment) tax and regulatory issues in the asset management area), Achim Pütz (conception, documentation and sales of structured financial products) and Martin Hüwel (asset management, investment and insurance supervisory law). Henning Brockhaus (previously at KPMG Law in Germany) joined the practice in July 2023 and is well versed in the securities fund area. Frank Wilbert (asset management and regulatory law) joined WTS in 2023.Practice head(s):
Achim Pütz; Martin Hüwel; Bela Jansen
Other key lawyers:
Henning Brockhaus; Nicole Bittlingmayer
Testimonials
‘Pragmatic collaboration.’
‘Martin Hüwel and Nicole Bittlingmayer deserve special mention.’
‘Great team for representing investor interests in the financial investment business.’
‘Firm has an office in Luxembourg (also German-speaking). It now covers almost the entire spectrum of fund investment matters.’
‘They provide outstanding quality ranging from employees to partners, keen business knowledge and cutting-edge insights into business risks.’
‘Martin Hüwel is always my first point of contact when I need an effective and efficient answer to a tricky question regarding German law. His technical knowledge is unparalleled and supported by a wealth of economic insight. It’s rare to find a partner who is talented, commercial and personable – Martin combines all three and stands out from the crowd.’
Key clients
Quadoro Investment GmbH
aam2cred Debt Investments GmbH
CEE 1. Vermögensgesellschaft mbH
Hauck & Aufhäuser Alternative Investment Services SA
I Squared Capital Advisors (US) LLC
AEW Invest GmbH
R+V Lebensversicherung AG
HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen – NBank
Work highlights
- Advising AEW Invest on the acquisition of a real estate complex in Mallorca from Banco Sabadell.
- Advising the Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen – NBank on options regarding the structuring and launch of regulated funds in the venture capital market.
- Advising HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH on the structuring and launch of an infrastructure fund (green energy).
Corporate and M&A > M&A
With international offices in Asia, London and Luxembourg, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is well positioned for cross-border inbound and outbound transactions and is particularly active in the mid-cap segment. Alongside DAX40 companies, the practice also assists German medium-sized companies in the energy and infrastructure, healthcare, automotive as well as technology and telecommunications sectors. Practice head Stefan Galla, like Michael Bormann, advises on joint ventures and corporate restructuring, while Thomas Kuhnle is well versed in post-M&A issues related to restructuring and crisis situations. Private equity expert Andreas Vath joined from KPMG Law in Germany in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Stefan Galla
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Michael Bormann: Good strategist, strong negotiator, trusted advisor also for sensitive issues.’
‘Luther is characterized above all by its very good economic understanding and understandable, pragmatic advice. In addition, the lawyers think outside the legal box and also consider strategic questions for their advice.’
‘Very good strategic, transparent and division of labour advice. Extremely good responsiveness and it is clear at all times which contact you can turn to with which concern. Within a very short time, the team was introduced and brought together with their own colleagues.’
‘Very good relationship building.’
Key clients
E.ON SE
EnBW
Eneco B. V.
Ingka Investments B.V.
Autoneum
I.G. Bauerhin
INTEVA PRODUCTS LLC
Matthews International Corp.
Swissport International AG
Lomar Shipping
Douglas
Warsteiner
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
QSIL SE
IDT Biologika GmbH
Knorr-Bremse AG
Work highlights
- Comprehensive legal advice to Matthews International Corporation on the acquisition of OLBRICH GmbH and R+S Automotive GmbH.
- Comprehensive legal advice to Arendals Fossekompani ASA on the acquisition of IPT Technology GmbH.
- Comprehensive legal and tax advice to Laurens Spethmann Holding on the sale of the instant tea and sweeteners business to KRÜGER GROUP.
Dispute resolution > Product liability Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH represents clients from the mechanical engineering, electronics and automotive sectors across the entire spectrum of cross-border and national product liability matters, including product liability and product safety issues as well as product compliance, product recalls and damages claims. Led by Steffen Gaber, who is responsible for the automotive and mobility industry group, the team welcomed Johannes Teichmann, who is experienced in product liability, product compliance and dispute resolution, and Rebecca Romig, who joined as counsel, from Baker McKenzie in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Steffen Gaber
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘At Luther, the focus is on the client!’
Key clients
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Karcher AG
Elfzwomed GmbH
Beijing Bytedance Technology Co., Ltd.
SAME Deutz-Fahr
Harley-Davidson
Makita
Saint-Gobain Isover
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
Westfalen Mobil GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Beijing Bytedance Technology Co., Ltd., which is primarily known in Europe for the video portal TikTok. regarding requirements for marking and labeling its product (VR hardware).
- Advice and successful representation of Karcher AG before the Federal Motor Transport Authority in connection with the questioned eligibility of a vehicle sold by the client.
- Advising and representing Elfzwomed GmbH regarding the client’s assertion of damages claims against an English manufacturer of stair lifts due to defective products.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Led by Oliver Kairies (Hannover), of counsel Cornelia Yzer (Berlin) and Denis Ullrich (Leipzig), Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH 's healthcare and life sciences team offers cross-practice advice on transactions (above all in the hospital sector) and the market launch of medical devices (where the team frequently assists pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers with related regulatory matters) as well as distribution law and product liability. The digital healthcare segment includes expertise in IT, IP and data protection, which leads to regular instructions by foreign investors in the context of smart healthcare solutions; traditional medical device manufacturers are also among the client roster.Practice head(s):
Oliver Karies; Cornelia Yzer; Denis Ullrich
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Gohrke; Eva-Maria Rütz; Hendrik Bernd Sehy
Testimonials
‘Quick response times and appointment scheduling for coordination.’
Key clients
IDT Biologika GmbH
CHUGAI PHARMA EUROPE LIMITED
ZytoService Beta GmbH
Mehiläinen Oy
DELABO.GROUP GmbH
Ottobock MedicalCare GmbH
Land Brandenburg
Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz
Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig gGmbH
Klinikum Niederlausitz GmbH
Stadt Köln
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Universität Siegen
Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG) gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
Work highlights
- Advising Mehiläinen Oy on the acquisition of an MVZ chain.
- Advising the state of Brandenburg on the development of the Lausitz model for a new type of university medicine.
- Legal and tax advice to QIMA Ltd. on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in MONASTERIUM LABORATORY – Skin & Hair Research Solutions GmbH.
Industry focus > Telecoms Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is experienced in advising on the expansion of districts, cities and housing associations, including fixed networks, fibre optic, WiFi and 5G, and covers related corporate and procurement law issues; the team also assists with contract drafting as well as review and complaint proceedings. A recent growth area is the regulatory monitoring of WiFi-related services in cars and aircrafts. Practice head Wulff-Axel Schmidt complements this advice offering with expertise at the IT and data protection interface.Practice head(s):
Wulff-Axel Schmidt
Other key lawyers:
Steffen Häberer; Michael Rath
Testimonials
‘The skills and knowledge that Luther offers are certainly an asset for clients.’
‘I appreciate that the support offered is always business-focused and tailored to the specifics of the business and strategy.’
Key clients
Deutsche Telekom AG
Telefónica S.A.
NetCologne Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser GmbH & Co. KG
Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG
Stadt Leipzig
Stadt Chemnitz
Landkreis Mittelsachsen
Landkreis Nordsachsen
TEAG Thüringer Energie AG
Volkswagen
Eubanet GmbH
VXFIBER GmbH
Greenfiber Netz & Management GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Deutsche Telekom AG on IT, data protection and telecommunications law, including regulatory monitoring in the context of setting up WLAN services in automobiles and aircraft.
- Advising Volkswagen AG on the provision of IT and telecommunications services in vehicles.
- Advising the joint venture between Telefónica and Allianz Capital Partners, Unser Grüne Glasfaser GmbH & Co. KG, on the development of a fiber optic network in Germany for the distribution of TV, Internet and telephony.
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH regularly assists with the development of digital business models, the use of new technologies, AI and autonomous driving and acts on behalf of start-ups, corporations and public sector clients, including educational institutions, companies and ministries. Wulff-Axel Schmidt (sourcing and IP matters; licensing and cooperation agreements; IT project agreements) heads the team, which also handles litigation.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Reliable and very responsive.’
‘Dr. Michael Rath: Pragmatic, professional and comprehensive specialist knowledge. Clients benefits from extensive experience. Always available and responsive.’
Key clients
Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutsche Bank / Postbank
Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur
Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
IHK Gesellschaft für Informationsverarbeitung mbH
Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung
Bayer
BASF
E.ON
Evonik Industries
ThyssenKrupp
Procter & Gamble
arvato Systems / Bertelsmann
Metro
Imperial Tobacco Limited
Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Advising Deutsche Telekom AG on IT law, including regulatory monitoring, setting up WiFi services in automobiles and aircraft across Europe in collaboration with various network law firms.
- Advising HRS Hotel Reservation Service GmbH on a contract for the use of the global booking system for hotels.
- Preparation of a report for the Ministry of Economics, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia on portals in connection with the framework agreement on legal advice services for the representative for IT of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's competition practice focuses on the luxury goods and retail sectors as well as the mobility and logistics industries and covers license agreements, advertising law issues, registration procedures and disputes. Geert Johann Seelig and Detlef Mäder, who both have longstanding experience across the entire soft IP spectrum, jointly lead the group.Practice head(s):
Geert Johann Seelig; Detlef Mäder
Testimonials
‘Geert Johann Seelig and his team at Luther are more familiar with tobacco regulation issues than almost any other law firm in Germany. This concerns competition law issues, trade mark law and also regulatory issues.’
‘Geert Johann Seelig always delivers reliable and punctual invoices that are transparent and comprehensible.’
Key clients
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH/Imperial Tobacco Ltd.
Daniel Wellington AB
Kamps GmbH
Molkerei Ammerland e.G.
THOIP (Sanrio GmbH)
Hakle GmbH
NB Green Cosmetics GmbH
Walbusch Walter Busch GmbH & Co. KG
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG/Warsteiner International KG
Edco Eindhoven B.V.
The Nomad Company B.V.
VDL Groep N.V.
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Emmy Awards
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
Harley Davidson
Same Deutz-Fahr Deutschland GmbH
VAG GmbH
Saint Gobain Glass
Spindel- und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth GmbH
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
CENTA / Regal Rexnord Group
Work highlights
- Advising Cathay Pacific Airways Limited on intellectual property rights and copyright law under German law.
- Advising VDL Group NV on alleged competition violations and representing them in legal disputes.
- Advising NB Green Cosmetics GmbH on all trade mark and competition law matters as well as on the distribution of cosmetic products and representation in legal proceedings.
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3
Combined with competencies in environmental, planning and energy law, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is focused on advising on the energy transition and in this context assists with power plant decarbonisation as well as research and infrastructure projects. Stefan Altenschmidt is considered a key contact in this area and, as an ESG expert, also advises large companies on environmental compliance and due diligence obligations, in particular on the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Practice head Thomas Gohrke is experienced in public construction and real estate law and primarily advises publicly financed investment and construction projects in the university and university medical sectors. The team further demonstrates litigation expertise in representing companies and associations in Corona aid-related proceedings.Practice head(s):
Thomas Gohrke
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Altenschmidt; Sabrina Desens
Testimonials
‘Thomas Gohrke: Fantastic, I don’t know of any comparable lawyer. Smart, very good advisor, constructive and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH
BP Europa SE
Bayerische Versorgungskammer
Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
HeidelbergCement AG
IHK Industrie- und Handelskammer für München und Oberbayern
Land Brandenburg
Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
Stadt Köln
Stadt Leipzig
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft
Work highlights
- Advising the state of Brandenburg on the development of the Lusatian model for a new type of university medicine, which is also dedicated to health system research for the first time and is focusing on the Lausitz region as a digital pilot hospital.
- Successful advice and representation of Verallia Deutschland AG before the Federal Administrative Court on access to environmental information available at the Federal Ministry of Economics.
- Comprehensive public law advice to Dillinger Hüttenwerke on the transformation to CO2 neutrality.
Public sector > State aid Tier 3
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's team provides comprehensive state aid advice in relation to the energy transition and thus assists with various infrastructure and industrial projects; in close cooperation with its environmental and energy practices, the team advises on the funding and eligibility of hydrogen projects and power plant decarbonisation. Public sector clients further instruct privatisation proceedings expert Ulf-Dieter Pape to assist with state aid compliance issues. The group is led by EU state aid lawyer Helmut Janssen, who, in addition to his experience in energy projects, also acts in legal proceedings before the EU commission.Practice head(s):
Helmut Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Ulf-Dieter Pape; Stefan Mager
Testimonials
‘Helmut Janssen: Pragmatic and solution-oriented.’
‘Stefan Mager: Very high level of competence and also very high recognition from the public sector.’
Key clients
Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke
Bochumer Veranstaltungs-GmbH
INEOS Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
Industrie- und Handelskammer für München und Oberbayern
Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen-NBank
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen
Landkreis Mittelsachsen
Landkreis Nordsachsen
Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG
Stadt Köln
Wepa Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG und Wepa Papierfabrik Sachsen GmbH
Zoo Hannover GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG on structuring and eligibility for funding according to national and European funding guidelines in relation to transformation projects towards climate neutrality.
- Comprehensive advice on funding and procurement law to Dillinger Hüttenwerke in relation to its transformation to decarbonise the steel industry.
- Comprehensive advice on state aid and procurement law for investment and development bank Niedersachsen-NBank related to the set-up of a growth fund.
Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law Tier 3
Jointly led by export control and embargoe expert Ole-Jochen Melchior and antitrust specialist Helmut Janssen, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises on various foreign trade law matters. Melchior advises companies on regulatory frameworks, sanctions and export control procedures, while Janssen regularly joins forces with the China expert Thomas Weidlich and the corporate practice on investment control in the context of international transactions. Litigator Richard Happ routinely represents clients in foreign trade arbitration proceedings.Practice head(s):
Ole-Jochen Melchior; Helmut Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Richard Happ; Thomas Weidlich; Philipp Dietz
Key clients
Swissport International AG
Chugai Pharma Europe Limited
Carborundum Universal Limited
Autoneum Management AG
Gurit Holding AG
SEG Automotive GmbH
Matthews International Corporation
Harley-Davidson
TE Connectivity
Carcoustics
Comau
Bültel
Karcher AG
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Haus Cramer
Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik
H. Stoll AG & Co. KG
RWE AG
Work highlights
- Legal, tax and antitrust advice to Swissport International AG on the acquisition of a majority stake in Flughafen Düsseldorf Cargo GmbH by way of a mixed cash and non-cash contribution.
- Advising Matthews International Corporation on the acquisition of OLBRICH GmbH and R+S Automotive GmbH, including review of registration requirements and other investment law issues in China.
- Advising Gurit Holding AG, based in Wattwil (Switzerland), on investment control under the AWG on the sale of its Aerospace division to the Austrian Isovolta Group.
Germany > Antitrust Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH primarily advises across the energy, automotive, digitisation, healthcare and life sciences sectors on merger control, cartel damages and fine proceedings and acts in a forensic capacity in preliminary investigations and internal investigations, where Sebastian Felix Janka regularly takes the lead; the team also covers interfacing distribution law matters, here, practice head Anne Caroline Wegner is a key figure. Her team includes Holger Stappert, who is experienced in the energy sector, as well as Cosima Flock, who advises on compliance, market manipulation and abuse matters in the energy sector and made counsel in July 2023. Johannes Teichmann, who is experienced in distribution antitrust and distribution law, joined the team in February 2023, followed by antitrust lawyer and healthcare expert Christian Burholt in July of the same year; the latter will also take over the management of the firm’s healthcare and life sciences practice; both were previously at Baker McKenzie.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Inquiries are recorded and processed quickly and with a high level of legal expertise. No complex questions necessary. If required, the results are available at very short notice. ‘
‘Sebastian Felix Janka: Broad market knowledge and quick grasp of legal issues. Quick answers to inquiries with high legal quality.’
‘Anne Caroline Wegner: Very good, profound work and always easy to reach directly.’
‘Fast feedback, comprehensive advice and a well-coordinated team.’
‘Holger Stappert: Very experienced, good knowledge of the industry and excellent tactician.’
‘Cosima Flock: Very fast, familiarizes herself with the facts very well, reliable, competent.’
‘Helmut Janssen: Very competent, thinks practically, structured. Teams very good, very easy to contact.’
‘Fast, efficient, responsive to clients’ wishes.’
Key clients
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Fiege
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Charité Berlin
Douglas GmbH
Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH
Harley-Davidson
LIVEWIRE EV LLC
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Autoneum Management AG
Emil Frey AG
Native Instruments
M2Beauté
Deichmann SE
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG
Carcoustics International
Knorr-Bremse AG
Swiss Steel (vormals Schmolz + Bickenbach)
Eneco B.V.
Getreide AG
Work highlights
- Supporting EDF / E.ON in the examination of merger control notification obligations and implementation of merger control proceedings for the joint acquisition of the newly founded Hypion Motion Neumünster GmbH & Co. KG.
- Supporting Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH in the creation of an EU-wide sales contract using the possibilities of the new vertical GVO for direct sales/dual sales and internet sales.
- Ongoing merger control advice to Mutares SE & Co. KG in various M&A projects including advice on investment control aspects (Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)).
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 4
It is international corporations in the healthcare, chemical and energy sectors that primarily benefit from Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's corporate capacities in restructuring (especially cross-border mergers), corporate governance, cooperations, joint ventures and corporate disputes . Restructuring expert and practice head Stefan Galla advises on corporate issues, company acquisitions and joint ventures at a national and international level, while Björn Simon, who is experienced in corporate, contract and capital market law, supports industrial and family businesses as well as institutional investors.Practice head(s):
Stefan Galla
Other key lawyers:
Björn Simon; Michael Bormann
Testimonials
‘Dealing with colleagues at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft is always friendly, pleasant and professional. Questions are always responded to promptly and competently. If this is necessary, it is always possible to quickly involve colleagues from other departments.’
‘Stefan Galla: Very service-oriented, extremely competent, proactive and creative.’
‘Team Luther is characterised above all by its very good economic understanding and understandable, pragmatic advice. In addition, lawyers think outside the legal box and also include strategic questions in their advice.’
‘Dr. Michael Bormann: Very strong and experienced in corporate law and M&A; trusted advisor also for sensitive issues.’
Key clients
Atlas Copco Holding GmbH
Peach Property Group (Deutschland) AG
Bundesverband der deutschen Kalkindustrie e.V.
Warsteiner International KG/Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG
KarlsbergHolding GmbH
CHIRON Group SE
MGM International Television Productions (Germany) GmbH
Vorwerk & Co. KG
Douglas
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
MET Holding AG
E.ON SE
Avancis GmbH
Alloheim Senioren Residenzen SE
Open Grid Europe GmbH
MIBRAG Mitteldeutsche Baunkohlengesellschaft mbH
Hamburg Trust Asset und Fonds Management HTAF GmbH
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Work highlights
- Ongoing corporate advice to Atlas Copco Holding GmbH, including in connection with the integration of the ISRA Vision Group and a variety of measures under the UmwG.
- Advising Warsteiner and Karlsberg on the establishment of a joint venture as a joint purchasing cooperation.
- Advising Peach Property Group (Deutschland) AG on the internal restructuring and the transfer of Danish portfolio companies from the Danish legal form ApS to the German legal form GmbH.
Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses on the insurance product side on the one hand, particularly the German business of primary and reinsurance companies and insurance brokers based in the EU and other countries, as well as the advice on insurance company law on the other hand; this includes insurance supervision and contract law. Co-head and counsel Alexander Mönning is a key contact for the first segment and co-head Rolf Kobabe a key figure for the latter. Transaction support is another core focus, thanks to interface expertise in corporate law. Marco Arteaga is well versed in company pension schemes.Practice head(s):
Alexander Mönnig; Rolf Kobabe
Other key lawyers:
Marco Arteaga; Annekatrin Veit
Key clients
Assurant Deutschland GmbH
Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG) gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
R+V Lebensversicherung AG
SV SparkassenVersicherung Holding AG
Vertragswechselservice GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising R+V Lebensversicherung AG on the conception of the first industry-wide social partner model for company pension schemes via the pension provider CHEMIE Pensionsfonds, which is part of the R+V Group.
- Advising the Assurant Insurance Group on insurance product development and contract design with sales partners.
- Advising SV SparkassenVersicherung Holding AG on the acquisition of the Luxembourg reinsurance company Résa SA.
Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses its trade mark advice on a client base predominantly comprised of companies from the mobility and logistics as well as consumer goods sectors and acts in both a litigious and strategic capacity. It further covers interfaces to design, competition and copyright law and is frequently involved in cross-border proceedings and global portfolio management. Geert Johann Seelig, whose expertise spans the entire spectrum of intellectual property protection, including transactional IP support, jointly leads the practice with competition and trade mark lawyer Detlef Mäder.Practice head(s):
Geert Johann Seelig; Detlef Mäder
Testimonials
‘Geert Johann Seelig has a very good understanding of requirements of everyday business life and excellent interpersonal skills, which he uses in supporting his customers and in negotiations with third parties.’
‘Very pragmatic, solution-oriented, technically excellent.’
‘Geert Johann Seelig: Very structured, never loses track even in complex contracts, pragmatic, solution-oriented.’
‘Luther is above all characterised by its professional expertise and very good economic understanding and understandable, pragmatic advice. In addition, lawyers think outside the legal box and also consider strategic questions for their advice.’
‘Geert Johann Seelig is our contact for trade marks. He is particularly characterised by a high level of professional competence, very good accessibility and focus on essentials.’
Key clients
Imperial Tobacco Ltd.
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Kramer KG
Warsteiner International KG
THOIP/Sanrio GmbH
Daniel Wellington AB
Harley Davidson
Saint Gobain Glass
achtung! GmbH
Hakle GmbH
HRS GmbH
Kamps GmbH
Molkerei Ammerland eG
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Emmy Awards
CENTA / Regal Rexnord Group
Saint-Gobain Glass
Spindel- und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth GmbH
VAG GmbH
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Walbusch Walter Busch GmbH & Co. KG
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
Edco Eindhoven B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Warsteiner Brewery Haus Cramer KG and Warsteiner International KG on trade mark and competition law issues as well as managing its entire global trade mark portfolio of all companies in the group, including registration and strategy for design rights worldwide.
- Advising HRS Hotel Reservation Service GmbH on all trade mark and competition law matters as well as managing the global trade mark portfolio.
- Trade mark and copyright advice to THOIP/Sanrio GmbH regarding the global licensing business for brands ‘Mr Men Little Miss’, ‘Little Miss’, ‘Mr Happy’, etc. and restructuring of the entire trade mark portfolio.
Private equity > Venture capital Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's venture capital practice acts integrated into the corporate and M&A team led by Stefan Galla and is headed by Andreas Tüxen and Philipp Glock. Founders, start-ups and venture capital investors are supported in financing rounds, investments, share acquisitions, exits and related corporate law issues. The transaction capacities were strengthened in April 2023 with the addition of Andreas Vath (previously at KPMG Law in Germany).Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Diverse, powerful team. Very low fluctuation, resulting in sustainable client relationships.’
‘Philipp Glock has outstanding expertise. He is exceptionally well connected and always approachable. Interpersonally a very pleasant personality.’
‘Excellent service, always approachable and competent. Great help even with time-critical topics.’
‘Contacts are always approachable and able to provide information. Big help and 100% support.’
Key clients
Brandenburg Kapital GmbH
Easy Tutor GmbH
Staffbase GmbH
Study Smarter GmbH
Capnamic Ventures Management GmbH
E.ON SE
Eneco B.V.
Solarnative GmbH
Triodos Investment Management B.V.
Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen – NBank
Biosaxony Management GmbH
Wechselgott (Vertragswechselservice GmbH)
Techem GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Easy-Tutor GmbH on the implementation of a Series A financing round.
- Advising Brandenburg Kapital GmbH on various financing rounds for start-ups in the areas of GreenTech, HealthTech and Smart Home.
- Advising the Dutch Triodos Investment Management BV on its investment in the Cologne start-up Einhundert Energie and on the establishment of the joint venture Einhundert Solar GmbH, which is intended to promote the construction of photovoltaic tenant power systems on residential and commercial buildings.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is experienced in real estate transactions and project developments in the logistics and healtcare sectors. The team also covers related state aid and procurement law matters and places another focus on asset management and commercial tenancy law, including the growth area ESG. The latter frequently pertains to photovoltaic projects on the rooftops of logistics, commercial and industrial properties. Practice head Achim Meier complements these capacities with experience in the defence against and enforcement of supplementary claims as well as in developing claims strategies. In July 2022, the notary Dianusch Nazari (transactions and financing) joined the partner roster.Practice head(s):
Achim Meier
Other key lawyers:
Dianusch Nazari; Thomas Gohrke; Ruth-Maria Thomsen
Testimonials
‘Always solution-oriented – no “we will always be right” mentality – realistic assessment with appropriate solutions.’
‘Thomas Gohrke has very well-founded specialist knowledge, creative approaches to solutions and communication on an equal footing with all parties, as well as a very professional demeanor.’
‘At Luther the team works with all lawyers across locations in the best interests of the client without any personal vanity.’
‘The different areas of expertise complement each other excellently and we have the confident feeling that the client and the client’s goals come first.’
‘Ruth-Maria Thomsen is characterized by her excellent specialist knowledge, her very good negotiation skills and her quick, goal-oriented processing of mandates. We also value the personal communication and pragmatic approach as well as the very good advice given to clients in the transaction process.’
‘Excellent team, always approachable, always responsive and helpful. Very good cooperation! One receives excellent legal advice as well as extremely valuable practical advice.’
‘No alpha animal behavior; very good advice, transparent explanation for non-lawyers, not arrogant, sensitivity for the respective negotiation situation.’
Key clients
Peach Property Group (Deutschland) AG
GP Papenburg Hochbau GmbH
Zurich Deutscher Herold Lebensversicherung Aktiengesellschaft
Lang & Cie. Industrial AG
M7 Real Estate
Space Plus Gruppe
P3 Logistic Parks
Mileway Germany GmbH
AOC | Die Stadtentwickler GmbH
LBBW Immobilien Asset Management
Möller Real Estate GmbH
OstStern Living GmbH & Co. KG
Instone Real Estate Development GmbH
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Stadtwerke Leipzig
Deutsche Telekom AG
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC., Wilmington, Delaware, Greifensee Branch
Landesbetrieb Immobilienmanagement und Grundvermögen Hamburg
Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Work highlights
- Advising GP Papenburg Hochbau GmbH on the sale of the Seniorenwohnen project in Halle (Saale).
- Advising the Space Plus Group on all legal matters (tenancy law, real estate law, construction law, data protection, e-commerce) on the nationwide roll-out of the self storage and flex office business in Germany.
- Advising Lang & Cie. on the sale of two office buildings in the Oststern district development on Hanauer Landstrasse in Frankfurt’s Ostend district.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is equally experienced in representing companies in crisis as well as investors and creditors. The practice is well versed in all aspects of restructuring and assists with self-administration and protective shield proceedings. The latter is a focus of Gunnar Müller-Henneberg, who is experienced in restructuring and insolvency law and took over the management of the practice in January 2023. Marcus Backes is well versed in restructuring matters, distressed M&A and insolvency law matters, while Reinhard Willemsen regularly supports German companies and their subsidiaries in self-administration.Practice head(s):
Gunnar Müller-Henneberg
Other key lawyers:
Boris Ober; Reinhard Willemsen; Marcus Backes
Testimonials
‘Young, committed team. Uncomplicated and pragmatic collaboration. Comprehensive industry knowledge. The staff is very responsive and they are always ready to help find solutions to big questions but also to ad hoc problems. They offer a comprehensive range of advice as part of the restructuring.’
‘Gunnar Müller-Henneberg: Many years of experience in the area of restructuring and insolvency-related advice. He is outstanding in crisis prevention and can present basic problems and complex solutions in an easy-to-understand manner.’
‘Knowledge of the matter, good management of mandates.’
‘Reinhard Willemsen: Professionally competent, with open communication, determined.’
Key clients
Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
IHK Industrie- und Handelskammer für München und Oberbayern
MIBRAG Mitteldeutsche Braunkohlegesellschaft
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG)
Autoneum Management AG
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Kohl Automotive
CARBORUNDUM UNIVERSAL LIMITED
Siem Europe S.à.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advising Autoneum Management AG on the acquisition of Borgers SE & Co. KGaA from insolvency and advising in connection with the transferring restructuring of the business operations.
- Advising the Federal Ministry of Defense in connection with the transferring restructuring of the business operations of MV Werften Rostock-Warnemünde.
- Representation of the Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen in the creditors’ committee in the self-administration proceedings of the Abellio Group.
White-collar crime > Advice to companies Tier 4
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH covers all traditional areas of corporate defence and also assists with the management of collaborative defences as well as the representation of banks and financial institutions in high-profile proceedings, including cum-ex. André Große Vorholt is particularly experienced in the areas of tax evasion, embezzlement, corruption and fraud and leads the team; which follows a cross-practice approach thus also covering relevant antitrust, energy and data protection law matters.Practice head(s):
André Große Vorholt
Capital markets > Debt capital markets Tier 5
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's expertise is aimed at assisting medium-sized companies with bond issues; however, the team is also increasingly active on the banking side and advises on securities descriptions and base prospectuses updates. Practice head Ingo Wegerich possesses deep expertise in issuance programs and derivatives, while Rolf Kobabe particularly often assists with regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Ingo Wegerich
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good expertise in capital market law and in supporting companies that use capital markets for issuing shares or bonds.’
‘Ingo Wegich has first-class expertise in capital markets law. What is particularly noteworthy is the professionalism and transparency in the care of clients.’
‘Solutions are developed according to the client’s needs.’
‘Discussion of new aspects and approaches at any time.’
Key clients
Deutsche Bank AG
SV Werder Bremen GmbH & Co KGaA
Euroboden AG
Contracts for Difference Verband
SUNfarming GmbH
Lang & Schwarz AG
Nordex SE
stock3 AG (vormals BörseGo AG)
AOC | DIE STADTENTWICKLER GmbH
STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
e.quikk Technologies N.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Deutsche Bank AG on updating its base prospectuses and securities descriptions, in particular on incorporating the optional possibility of issuing securities in the form of so-called electronic securities (central register securities in accordance with eWpG).
- Advising STADT UND LAND Wohnimmobilien-Gesellschaft mbH on the initial issue of a promissory note loan/registered bond.
Media > Entertainment Tier 5
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH supports large production and broadcasting companies at the interface between media and corporate law in transactions, company formations, joint ventures and contract negotiations. In addition to media law, Stephan Rippert is also experienced in content-related contract drafting and jointly heads the practice with IT compliance and IP expert Wulff-Axel Schmidt and Michael Rath, who is well versed in joint ventures in the IT and entertainment sectors.Practice head(s):
Wulff-Axel Schmidt; Stephan Rippert; Michael Rath
Other key lawyers:
Juliane de Oliveira Hagel
Key clients
arvato systems GmbH
Bertelsmann
British Broadcasting Corporation
Gauselmann Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH
MGM International Television Productions (Germany) GmbH
Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR)
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Emmy Awards
ORCHARD ENTERPRISES NY, INC.
Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Stollfuß Medien GmbH & Co. KG
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser GmbH & Co. KG
Verlagsgesellschaft Madsack GmbH & Co. KG
Wolters Kluwer Deutschland Gmbh
Work highlights
- Advising MGM International Television Productions (Germany) GmbH on corporate law and media law following the founding of the GmbH regarding obligations in connection with the GmbH and after the start of activity.
- Advising Sony Pictures Entertainment Deutschland GmbH on the sale process of a TV production company to the Banijay Group, including international film rights, tax and pension law advice.
- Advising Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of all shares in Simplylive Ltd., a software provider for multi-camera production based in Hong Kong.
Germany > Private clients and non-profits Tier 5
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH acts integrated into the international law firm network unyer and advises wealthy private individuals, family offices and family businesses on all aspects of German and international tax and succession law as well as on the establishment of family foundations and asset structuring. Practice head Andreas Blunk is experienced in M&A matters and supports family businesses in the sale of shares and real estate. Arnd Becker is also well versed in corporate law and has additional expertise in family law and succession matters; Zacharias-Alexis Schneider is a key contact for matters at the interface between tax and corporate law; he utilises this expertise in transactions and corporate succession issues.Practice head(s):
Andreas Blunk
Other key lawyers:
Arnd Becker; Zacharias-Alexis Schneider; Marco-Marcel Niebuhr; Julian Monden
Key clients
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
QSIL AG
Work highlights
- Advising the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection in connection with the legal simplification of company successions and the preparation of an expert opinion on the transfer of public law approvals.
- Advising the owner of LipoClinic on the restructuring of his private clinic, on investor entry and on setting up a family office.
- Advice on inheritance and corporate law as well as tax to the owner of a Braunschweig transport company on company structuring and subsequent company succession.
Restructuring and insolvency > Insolvency Tier 5
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's experience in insolvency law benefits companies in crisis, investors and creditors as well as insolvency administrators, who instruct the team in the course of insolvency proceedings, protective shield proceedings as well as restructuring and the implementation of insolvency plans. Practice head Gunnar Müller-Henneberg and Marcus Backes frequently support governing bodies in the enforcement of as well as in the defense against liability claims.Practice head(s):
Gunnar Müller-Henneberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Gunnar Müller-Henneberg and his team are very professional, fast, results-oriented, pragmatic and very nice!’
Key clients
Senvion GmbH
Jool Invest AB
Siem S.a.r.l.
ESPRIT Holdings Limited
Sustainable Growth Fund II SCSp, SICAV-SIF
Hanse Equity GmbH
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen
Fünfte Bayer Real Estate VV GmbH & Co. KG
Tophi GmbH
Vivawest Wohnen GmbH
Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Advising the Fünfte Bayer Real Estate VV GmbH & Co. KG (global chemical and pharmaceutical company) in connection with a long-term leasehold agreement with a company that has gone bankrupt.
- Advising Tophi GmbH regarding the opening of insolvency proceedings as well as representing Tophi GmbH and provisional insolvency administrator in the M&A procedures.
- Advising Vivawest Wohnen GmbH on insolvency law regarding a property acquisition and construction contract.
Germany > Tax Tier 6
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises domestic and foreign corporations, large family businesses, financial services providers, institutional real estate investors as well as wealthy private individuals and non-profit organisations on corporate taxation, M&A and real estate transactions as well as in the context of investment and fund structuring. Bela Jansen, who is experienced in asset management-related (investment) tax and regulatory matters, heads the practice.Practice head(s):
Bela Jansen
Other key lawyers:
Ulrich Siegemund; Nicole Fröhlich; Jens Röhrbein; Zacharias-Alexis Schneider
Testimonials
‘Very good industry knowledge.’
Key clients
Imerys
Calderys
Ursa
Tokyo Electron
Halder Beteiligungsberatung
Indus Holding GmbH
Douglas
Kienast Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Eneco B.V.
LipoClinic Dr. Heck GmbH
AEW Invest GmbH
Zurich Deutscher Herold Lebensversicherung AG
Ärzteversorgung Niedersachsen
Work highlights
- Tax and regulatory advice to AEW Invest GmbH on the acquisition of real estate located in other European countries for various real estate AIFs, including the acquisition of a real estate complex in Mallorca from Banco Sabadell.
- Tax advice to the US-based TA Associates on the acquisition of a stake in Enscape GmbH from German private equity company LEA Partners, in particular preparation of a tax due diligence with structuring assistance.
- Tax advice to the state of Brandenburg on the development of the Lausitz model for a new kind of university medicine.
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > Firm Profile
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a leading German commercial law firm that offers comprehensive legal and tax advice. The full-service law firm employs over 420 lawyers and tax advisors and is represented in 10 German economic hubs as well as with 11 of its own international offices in key investment locations and financial centres in Europe and Asia. Its clients include medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, as well as the public sector.
Luther works closely with other commercial law firms in all the prevailing jurisdictions. Luther is a founding member of unyer (www.unyer.com), a global organisation of leading professional services firms that cooperate exclusively with each other.
Luther is a law firm with a business approach: our innovative awareness aspires us to provide our clients with customised legal advice that addresses individual needs and delivers the greatest possible economic benefit. All of Luther’s lawyers and tax advisers have a solid understanding of interdisciplinary matters and a wealth of experience in collaborating on complex tasks.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust Law | Anne Caroline Wegner | anne.wegner@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 211 5660 18742 |
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance | Christoph Schauenburg | christoph.schauenburg@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 24675 |
Commercial & Distribution Law, Product Liability/Product Compliance | Dr. Steffen Gaber | steffen.gaber@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 711 9338 19192 |
Complex Disputes | Dr. Richard Happ | richard.happ@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 40 18067 12766 |
Complex Disputes | Dr. Florian Schulz | florian.schulz@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 40 18067 18023 |
Complex Disputes | Dr. Stephan Bausch | stephan.bausch@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25782 |
Compliance & Internal Investigations | Dr. André Große Vorholt | andre.groszevorholt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 89 23714 12460 |
Corporate/M&A | Dr. Stefan Galla | stefan.galla@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24016 |
Data Protection Law | Silvia C. Bauer | silvia.bauer@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25789 |
Data Protection Law | Dr. Stefanie Hellmich | stefanie.hellmich@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 24118 |
Data Protection Law | Dr. Michael Rath | michael.rath@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25795 |
Employment Law | Paul Schreiner | paul.schreiner@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 11691 |
Energy Law | Dr. Holger Stappert | holger.stappert@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 211 5660 24843 |
Environment & Planning Law, Regulatory | Dr. Stefan Kobes | stefan.kobes@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 30 52133 0 |
Financial Services Investment Funds & Alternative Investments | Achim Pütz | achim.puetz@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 13176 |
Financial Services Investment Funds & Alternative Investments | Martin Hüwel | martin.huewel@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 12953 |
Financial Services Investment Funds & Alternative Investments | Dr. Bela Jansen | bela.jansen@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 24790 |
Insurance Law | Dr. Alexander Mönnig | alexander.moennig@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 40 18067 15453 |
Insurance Law | Dr. Rolf Kobabe | rolf.kobabe@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 40 18067 24680 |
International Trade Law | Ole-Jochen Melchior | ole.melchior@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24028 |
International Trade Law | Dr. Helmut Janssen | helmut.janssen@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 211 5660 18763 |
IP & Copyright Law | Dr. Wulff-Axel Schmidt | wulff-axel.schmidt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 27078 |
IP & Copyright Law | Dr. Detlef Mäder | detlef.maeder@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25711 |
IP & Copyright Law | Dr. Geert Johann Seelig | geert.johann.seelig@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 40 18067 16807 |
IT-Law | Dr. Markus Sengpiel | markus.sengpiel@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25736 |
IT-Law | Dr. Wulff-Axel Schmidt | wulff-axel.schmidt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 27078 |
IT-Law | Dr. Michael Rath | michael.rath@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25795 |
Media & Entertainment | Dr. Wulff-Axel Schmidt | wulff-axel.schmidt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 27078 |
Media & Entertainment | Dr. Stephan Rippert | stephan.rippert@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 89 23714 0 |
Media & Entertainment | Dr. Michael Rath | michael.rath@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25795 |
Notarial Services | Dr. Arndt Begemann | arndt.begemann@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 20191 |
Notarial Services | Dr. Stefan Galla | stefan.galla@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24016 |
Public Procurement Law | Dr. Stefan Mager | stefan.mager@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24024 |
Public Subsidies/State Aid Law | Dr. Helmut Janssen | helmut.janssen@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 211 5660 18763 |
Real Estate | Achim Meier | achim.meier@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24022 |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Gunnar Müller-Henneberg | gunnar.mueller-henneberg@luther-lawfirm.com | + 49 711 9338 24760 |
Start-Ups & Venture Capital | Andreas Tüxen | andreas.tuexen@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 30 52133 16258 |
Start-Ups & Venture Capital | Philipp Glock | philipp.glock@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 24619 |
Start-Ups & Venture Capital | Philipp Dietz | philipp.dietz@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 14224 |
State, Administration, Public Undertakings | Dr. Thomas Gohrke | thomas.gohrke@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 511 5458 0 |
Tax Law | Dr. Bela Jansen | bela.jansen@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 24790 |
Telecommunications Law | Dr. Wulff-Axel Schmidt | wulff-axel.schmidt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 27078 |
Telecommunications Law | Dr. Michael Rath | michael.rath@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25795 |
Telecommunications Law | Dr. Stephan Rippert | stephan.rippert@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 89 23714 0 |
White-collar Crime & Tax Offences | Dr. André Große Vorholt | andre.groszevorholt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 89 23714 12460 |
Our industries: | |||
Energy | Dr. Holger Stappert | holger.stappert@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 211 5660 24843 |
Health Care & Life Science | Dr. Oliver Kairies | oliver.kairies@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 511 5458 17643 |
Health Care & Life Science | Prof. Dr. Christian Burholt, LL.M. | christian.burholt@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 30 52133 10589 |
Health Care & Life Science | Cornelia Yzer | cornelia.yzer@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 30 52133 21148 |
Information Tech & Telecommunications | Dr. Michael Rath | michael.rath@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25795 |
Mobility & Logistics | Dr. Steffen Gaber | steffen.gaber@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 711 9338 19192 |
Mobility & Logistics | Dr. Maximilian Dorndorf | maximilian.dorndorf@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 201 9220 24027 |
Real Estate & Infrastructure | Dr. Martin Fleckenstein | martin.fleckenstein@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 30 52133 21110 |
Real Estate & Infrastructure | Dr. Thomas Gohrke | thomas.gohrke@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 511 5458 0 |
Real Estate & Infrastructure | Matthias Wagner | matthias.wagner@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 69 27229 18835 |
Managing Partners | |||
Managing Partner | Elisabeth Lepique | elisabeth.lepique@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25784 |
Managing Partner | Dr. Markus Sengpiel | markus.sengpiel@luther-lawfirm.com | +49 221 9937 25736 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Hans-Christian Ackermann | Hans-Christian Ackermann focusses on advising companies on all aspects of individual and… | View Profile | |
Dr Konrad Adenauer | Dr Konrad Adenauer primarily provides corporate law advice to the public sector… | View Profile | |
Dr Jörg Alshut | Dr Alshut advises clients on all matters pertaining to copyright, trademark and… | View Profile | |
Dr Jörg Alshut | Dr Alshut advises clients on all matters pertaining to copyright, trademark and… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefan Altenschmidt | Dr Stefan Altenschmidt’s specialist areas are environmental, planning and regulatory law. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Marco Arteaga | Dr Marco Arteaga deals with all matters relating to occupational pensions, including… | View Profile | |
Ofeliia Assa | Ofeliia Assa has gained significant experience advising leading German, Australian, European and… | View Profile | |
Dr Marcus Backes | Dr Marcus Backes advises national and international companies and their executive bodies… | View Profile | |
Silvia C. Bauer | Silvia C. Bauer specialises in assistance pertaining to data privacy. She conducts… | View Profile | |
Claudia Baur | Claudia Baur specialises in all issues relating to commercial law, in particular… | View Profile | |
Dr Stephan Bausch | Stephan Bausch advises and assists companies prior to and during court and… | View Profile | |
Dr Johannes Becker | Dr Johannes Becker advises on matters pertaining to corporate law and M&A,… | View Profile | |
Dr Arnd Becker | As a lawyer, Dr Arnd Becker primarily advises family-owned business on all… | View Profile | |
Dr Arndt Begemann | Dr Arndt Begemann provides legal counsel and notary assistance to medium-sized businesses,… | View Profile | |
Dr Carsten E Beisheim | Carsten Beisheim mainly provides corporate and M&A advice. He specialises in group… | View Profile | |
Kerstin Belovitzer-Franz | Kerstin Belovitzer-Franz advises national and international companies – in particular, logistics companies… | View Profile | |
Ulf Andre Bertheau | Advice with regard to the building, rebuilding, purchasing and selling of merchant… | View Profile | |
Nicole Bittlingmayer | Nicole Bittlingmayer has many years of experience advising German and international clients… | View Profile | |
Dr Andreas Blunk | Dr Andreas Blunk provides expert advice in M&A for both buyers and… | View Profile | |
Jens Bock | Jens Bock mainly advises in the areas of Real Estate and Corporate… | View Profile | |
Dr Michael Bormann | Michael Bormann primarily advises on corporate transactions, joint ventures and reorganizations. He… | View Profile | |
Achim Braner | As a certified specialist in employment law, Achim Braner represents domestic and… | View Profile | |
Axel Braun | The focus of Axel Braun’s work is on cross-border projects, corporate reorganisations… | View Profile | |
Dr Jürgen Bremer | Dr Jürgen Bremer advises medium-sized companies and the public sector mainly on… | View Profile | |
Bernhard Burkert | Bernhard Burkert advises on all matters pertaining to public real estate and… | View Profile | |
Susanne Burkert-Vavilova | Susanne Burkert-Vavilova’s practice focuses on individual labor law, corporate restructuring and corporate… | View Profile | |
Nadine Ceruti | Nadine Ceruti advises companies on all issues regarding individual and collective employment… | View Profile | |
Dr Kuuya Josef Chibanguza | Dr Kuuya Josef Chibanguza is frequently recommended as an advisor to national… | View Profile | |
Rolf Corsten | Rolf Corsten specialises in advising on how to structure or restructure shares… | View Profile | |
Marx Dauth | Marx Dauth primarily advises corporations and their executive bodies on corporate and… | View Profile | |
Dr Sabrina Desens | Sabrina Desens advises both the public sector and industrial enterprises on all… | View Profile | |
Philipp Dietz | Philipp Dietz is active in the area of Corporate/M&A and advised on… | View Profile | |
Dr Philip Dohse | Dr. Philip Dohse provides legal assistance in national and international acquisitions and… | View Profile | |
Dr Maximilian Dorndorf | Maximilian Dorndorf advises primarily on all matters pertaining to IT and technology… | View Profile | |
Guido Dornieden | Guido Dornieden specializes in litigation and arbitration, primarily those involving general economic… | View Profile | |
Dr Borbála Dux-Wenzel | Dr Borbála Dux-Wenzel primarily deals with civil class actions, large individual proceedings,… | View Profile | |
Christian Dworschak | Christian Dworschak specialises in issues concerning individual and collective employment law. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Michael Ebert | Dr Michael Ebert advises primarily in the areas of distribution, automotive, and… | View Profile | |
Dr Gernot-Rüdiger Engel | Dr Gernot-Rüdiger Engel specialises in national, European and international climate protection law… | View Profile | |
Ingo Erberich | Ingo Erberich provides advice on drafting contracts, especially for the purchase of… | View Profile | |
Sebastian Fedder | Sebastian Fedder advises private and public companies throughout PPP/privatizations and corporate restructuring.… | View Profile | |
Stephan Finck | The focus area of Stephan Finck’s advisory activities is the structuring, planning… | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Fleckenstein | Dr Martin Fleckenstein coordinates the Real Estate & Infrastructure sector at Luther.… | View Profile | |
Adrian Freidank | As a lawyer and certified specialist in IT law, Adrian Freidank advises… | View Profile | |
Nicole Fröhlich | Nicole Fröhlich has more than 15 years of experience in national and… | View Profile | |
Nicole Fröhlich | Nicole Fröhlich has more than 15 years of experience in national and… | View Profile | |
Dr Steffen Gaber | Dr Steffen Gaber provides national and international contract, commercial and distribution law… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefan Galla | As a lawyer and a notary, Stefan Galla respectively advises and provides… | View Profile | |
Stephan Gittermann | Stephan Gittermann advises national and international businesses and their executive bodies on… | View Profile | |
Philipp Glock | Philipp Glock structures and negotiates venture capital and private equity investments, in… | View Profile | |
Iris Glönkler | Iris Glönkler primarily advises medium-sized and large construction firms on all matters… | View Profile | |
Imke Glücks | Imke Glücks’ areas of expertise in inheritance law include drafting last wills… | View Profile | |
Dr Thomas Gohrke | Dr Thomas Gohrke specialises in real estate and public business law and… | View Profile | |
Dr Paul Gooren | Paul Gooren advises corporate and other clients on all matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Dr Stephan Götze | Dr Stephan Götze primarily advises and represents private companies and contracting authorities… | View Profile | |
Dr Stephan Götze | Dr Stephan Götze primarily advises and represents private companies and contracting authorities… | View Profile | |
Kerstin Gröne | Kerstin Gröne specialises in the areas of individual employment law and collective… | View Profile | |
Franz-Rudolf Groß | Franz-Rudolf Groß has specialised in German and European antitrust law from the… | View Profile | |
Dr André Große Vorholt | Dr André Große Vorholt specialises in corporate criminal and criminal tax law,… | View Profile | |
Jette Gustafsson | Jette Gustafsson advises her clients on international business law, with an emphasis… | View Profile | |
Frank Gutsche | Frank Gutsche has been advising for many years with a focus on… | View Profile | |
Steffen Häberer | Steffen Häberer focusses on advising the public sector and public-sector companies on… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Hans-Georg Hahn | With over 20 years of experience in the area of M&A, Prof… | View Profile | |
Dr Thomas Halberkamp | Dr Thomas Halberkamp specialises in national and cross-border transaction processes, including subsequent… | View Profile | |
Dr Richard Happ | Dr Richard Happ advises and represents both companies and states in complex… | View Profile | |
Dr Manuel Heide | He specialises in providing real estate advice. This involves advising on all… | View Profile | |
Dr Joachim Heinemann | Dr Joachim Heinemann advises listed and non-listed companies in the fields of… | View Profile | |
Dietmar Heise | Dietmar Heise advises large corporations and medium-sized businesses on all matters pertaining… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefanie Hellmich | Dr Stefanie Hellmich specialises in IT and data protection law and the… | View Profile | |
Dr Rut Herten-Koch | Dr Rut Herten-Koch advises the public sector and its companies as well… | View Profile | |
Jens-Uwe Heuer-James | Jens-Uwe Heuer-James advises on all issues pertaining to commercial law. He specialises… | View Profile | |
Dr Marilen Hilbert | Dr Marilen Hilbert advises family businesses and their shareholders/partners as well as… | View Profile | |
Dr Henning Holz | Dr Henning Holz specialises in providing legal advice to contracting authorities or… | View Profile | |
Dr Philipp Honisch | Dr Honisch provides advice to German and international companies and entrepreneurs in… | View Profile | |
Dr Maresa Hormes | Dr Maresa Hormes advises on the drafting and implementation of contracts, in… | View Profile | |
Dr Christian Horn | Dr Christian Horn advises German and international companies on complex domestic and… | View Profile | |
Dr Benjamin Hub | Dr Benjamin Hub focuses on corporate law/M&A, insolvency law and litigation. One… | View Profile | |
Ramona Hubracht | Ramona Hubracht is experienced in advising clients on all matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Martin Hüwel | Martin Hüwel has many years’ experience advising German and international clients on… | View Profile | |
Dr Sebastian Felix Janka | Dr Sebastian Janka advises national and international clients on European and German… | View Profile | |
Dr Sebastian Felix Janka | Dr Sebastian Janka advises national and international clients on European and German… | View Profile | |
Dr Guido Jansen | Dr Guido Jansen specialises in energy and antitrust law. In the area… | View Profile | |
Dr Bela Jansen | Dr Bela Jansen has more than 15 years’ experience advising German and… | View Profile | |
Dr Helmut Janssen | Dr Helmut Janssen specialises in European and German antitrust law. His advisory… | View Profile | |
Dr Marco Jerczynski | Marco Jerczynski advises and represents national and international companies, primarily from the… | View Profile | |
Dr Oliver Kairies | Dr Oliver Kairies specialises in assisting and coordinating complex, competitive tendering procedures,… | View Profile | |
Dr Gerd-Ulrich Kapteina | Dr Kapteina specialises in matters pertaining to public construction and planning law… | View Profile | |
Johannes Klausch | Johannes Klausch advises start-ups and international companies on how to benefit from… | View Profile | |
Dr Andreas Kloyer | Andreas Kloyer advises national and international investors (private equity companies and strategic… | View Profile | |
Dr Rolf Kobabe | Dr Rolf Kobabe specialises in supervisory law, asset management and funds. In… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefan Kobes | Dr Stefan Kobes advises on all matters pertaining to building planning and… | View Profile | |
Thomas Köhler | Thomas Köhler specialises in national and international corporate law, M&A and the… | View Profile | |
Thomas Köhler | Thomas Köhler specialises in national and international corporate law, M&A and the… | View Profile | |
Karsten Köhler | Karsten Köhler advises public-sector companies on matters pertaining to public procurement and… | View Profile | |
Elisabeth Kohoutek | View Profile | ||
Dr Martin Kolmhuber | Dr Martin Kolmhuber leads the team for occupational pension plans within the… | View Profile | |
Doreen König | Doreen König focuses on advising companies, investors and banks in all areas… | View Profile | |
Oliver Krall | Oliver Krall provides legal counsel in questions concerning German and international corporate… | View Profile | |
Christiane Kühn, LL.M. (Hong Kong) | Christiane Kühn offers consulting services in international commercial law, in particular on… | View Profile | |
Dr Thomas Kuhnle | Dr Thomas Kuhnle provides corporate transaction advice, at both national and international… | View Profile | |
Michael Kunkel | Michael Kunkel provides advice on how to draft contracts, in particular, in… | View Profile | |
Christian Kuß | Christian Kuß advises national and international clients on legal issues pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Dr Stephen Lampert | Dr Stephen Lampert’s legal practice focuses on public procurement, constitutional and economic administrative… | View Profile | |
Daniel Latta | Daniel Latta advises credit institutions on matters pertaining to bank contract law,… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Tobias Leidinger | As a lawyer and certified specialist in administrative law, Prof Dr Tobias… | View Profile | |
Elisabeth Lepique | Elisabeth Lepique mainly provides corporate and tax law advice to public authorities… | View Profile | |
Wolfgang Liebau | Wolfgang Liebau advises international groups and mid-sized companies in corporate and commercial… | View Profile | |
Dr Stefan Mager | Stefan Mager’s consulting is solution-oriented, entrepreneurial and future-oriented. He advises large-volume construction… | View Profile | |
Dr Mathias Mailänder | Dr Mathias Mailänder provides advice on all environmental law issues. He specialises… | View Profile | |
Andreas Mally | Andreas Mally specialises in private construction, architectural, civil engineering and property development… | View Profile | |
Achim Meier | As a German lawyer and real estate economist (ebs), Achim Meier, coordinator… | View Profile | |
Ole-Jochen Melchior | Ole-Jochen Melchior advises and represents our clients in all questions of contract… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Wulf Merkel | Corporate law and general business law with a focus on the sale… | View Profile | |
Dr Andreas Meyer-Landrut | Andreas Meyer-Landrut has decades of experience as a corporate lawyer. He primarily… | View Profile | |
Dr Alexander Mönnig | Dr Alexander Mönnig provides comprehensive legal advice to domestic and foreign insurance… | View Profile | |
Dr Axel Mühl | Dr Mühl specialises in providing corporate and corporate-related tax law advice. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Axel Mühl | Dr Mühl specialises in providing corporate and corporate-related tax law advice. He… | View Profile | |
Katharina Müller | Katharina Müller advises national and international companies on digital change issues, as… | View Profile | |
Dr Cédric Müller | As a lawyer and a civil-law notary, Dr Cédric Müller advises and… | View Profile | |
Katharina Müller | Katharina Müller advises national and international companies on digital change issues, as… | View Profile | |
Gunnar Müller-Henneberg | Gunnar Müller-Henneberg primarily advises diverse stakeholders when companies are facing an economic… | View Profile | |
Daniel Naumann | The focus of Daniel Naumann’s work is corporate and commercial law. In… | View Profile | |
Dianusch Nazari | Dianusch Nazari advises German and international investors on all matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Dr Boris Ober | Dr Boris Ober advises insolvency administrators, companies and investors on all matters… | View Profile | |
Dr Kay Oelschlägel | Dr Kay Oelschlägel is a certified specialist in information technology (IT) law.… | View Profile | |
Dr Kay Oelschlägel | Dr Kay Oelschlägel is a certified specialist in information technology (IT) law.… | View Profile | |
Tobias Osseforth | Tobias Osseforth and his team provide contracting authorities and companies across Germany… | View Profile | |
Ulf-Dieter Pape | Ulf-Dieter Pape mainly advises public authorities and private companies on all aspects… | View Profile | |
Dr Marc Peters | Marc Peters specialises in assisting listed companies in all areas concerning stock… | View Profile | |
Michelle Petruzzelli | Michelle Petruzzelli advises on matters relating to information technology and data protection… | View Profile | |
Dr Eckart Petzold | Dr Eckart Petzold is Licensed Specialist for Corporate Law (Fachanwalt für Handels-… | View Profile | |
Dr Ulrich Philippi | Ulrich Philippi mainly advises national and cross-border M&A transactions as well as… | View Profile | |
Henner-Matthias Puppel | Henner-M. Puppel mainly advises businesses and the public sector on the overall… | View Profile | |
Achim Pütz | Achim Pütz has a wealth of experience in providing German and international… | View Profile | |
Dr Michael Rath | Dr Michael Rath is a German lawyer, a certified specialist in information… | View Profile | |
Tim Rauschning | Tim Rauschning specialises in complex disputes, in particular international arbitrations (including the… | View Profile | |
Dr Joachim Reichenberger | Dr Joachim Reichenberger is Counsel and a member of the Investment Management… | View Profile | |
Michael Rinke | Michael Rinke provides employment law advice in connection with all relevant HR… | View Profile | |
Dr Stephan Rippert | Dr Stephan Rippert advises on international and national transactions and joint ventures.… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Jörg Rodewald | Jörg Rodewald’s services include advising on all issues relating to German limited… | View Profile | |
Jens Röhrbein | Jens Röhrbein has more than 20 years’ experience with tax law, of… | View Profile | |
Jens Röhrbein | Jens Röhrbein has more than 20 years’ experience with tax law, of… | View Profile | |
Dr Eva Maria K. Rütz | Eva Rütz advises on all matters pertaining to individual and collective employment… | View Profile | |
Dr Eva Maria K. Rütz | Eva Rütz advises on all matters pertaining to individual and collective employment… | View Profile | |
Dr Daniela Salm | Daniela Salm advises clients on all matters pertaining to German and European… | View Profile | |
Dr Klaus Schaffner | Dr Klaus Schaffner primarily provides assistance in economic law for communes and… | View Profile | |
Christoph Schauenburg | Christoph Schauenburg’s practice focuses on advising lenders, borrowers and private equity investors… | View Profile | |
Nina Kristin Scheumann | Nina Kristin Scheumann specialises primarily in public procurement law, mainly advising contracting… | View Profile | |
Dr Barbara Schmidt | Dr Barbara Schmidt provides advice on real estate law, especially to public… | View Profile | |
Dr Wulff-Axel Schmidt | Dr. Wulff-Axel Schmidt provides legal advice in all issues regarding competition, trademark,… | View Profile | |
Dr Astrid Schnabel | Dr Astrid Schnabel advises national and international companies on matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Dr Astrid Schnabel | Dr Astrid Schnabel advises national and international companies on matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Dr Zacharias-Alexis Schneider | Dr. Zacharias-Alexis Schneider advises Private Clients and Family Offices on business successions… | View Profile | |
Dr Volker Schneider | Dr. Volker Schneider provides comprehensive counsel in collective and individual labor law.… | View Profile | |
Dr Zacharias-Alexis Schneider | Dr. Zacharias-Alexis Schneider advises Private Clients and Family Offices on business successions… | View Profile | |
Paul Schreiner | Paul Schreiner deals primarily with restructuring projects and collective disputes between employers… | View Profile | |
Dr Daniel Schubmann | Dr Daniel Schubmann advises on national and international mergers and acquisitions, both… | View Profile | |
Dr Florian Schulz | Dr Florian Schulz advises on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate law, maritime… | View Profile | |
Benjamin Schwenker | Benjamin Schwenker specialises in distribution law, in particular in distribution antitrust law.… | View Profile | |
Florian Schwuchow | Florian Schwuchow specialises in advising national and international clients on matters relating… | View Profile | |
Dr Geert Johann Seelig | Dr Geert Johann Seelig is partner in the Service Line IP/IT. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Hendrik Bernd Sehy | Dr Hendrik Bernd Sehy advises mostly companies that operate in the health… | View Profile | |
Dr Frank Seidel | Dr Frank Seidel primarily provides tax structuring advice to German and foreign… | View Profile | |
Dr Markus Sengpiel | Dr Markus Sengpiel mainly provides assistance to clients specializing in IT, media,… | View Profile | |
Carsten Andreas Senze | Carsten A. Senze provides legal advice to IT operators and IT companies… | View Profile | |
Sandra Sfinis | Sandra Sfinis advises companies on all matters pertaining to individual employment and… | View Profile | |
Ulrich Siegemund | The focus of Ulrich Siegemund’s advisory services is on national and international… | View Profile | |
Dr Björn Simon | Dr Björn Simon advises globally operating industrial and family enterprises as well… | View Profile | |
Dr Björn Simon | Dr Björn Simon advises globally operating industrial and family enterprises as well… | View Profile | |
Dr Holger Stappert | Dr Holger Stappert has always focussed on antitrust law in his work… | View Profile | |
Volker Steimle | Volker Steimle specializes in all matters concerning national and international distribution and… | View Profile | |
Nina Stephan | Nina Stephan provides legal advice to national and international clients within the… | View Profile | |
Martin Steuber | Since he began working as a lawyer, Martin Steuber has specialised in… | View Profile | |
Dr Karl-Christian Stopp | The consulting services of Dr Karl-Christian Stopp focus in particular on business… | View Profile | |
Gerd Stuhlmacher | Gerd Stuhlmacher is a Regulatory and Energy Lawyer based in Munich and… | View Profile | |
Dr Johannes Teichmann | Dr Johannes Teichmann advises on national and international commercial and distribution law… | View Profile | |
Ruth-Maria Thomsen | Ruth-Maria Thomsen specialises in providing comprehensive advice to domestic and foreign clients… | View Profile | |
Klaus Thönißen | Klaus Thönißen primarily advises on the restructuring of companies or groups of… | View Profile | |
Klaus Thönißen | Klaus Thönißen primarily advises on the restructuring of companies or groups of… | View Profile | |
Dr Jörgen Tielmann | Jörgen Tielmann is involved in stock corporation and capital market law. He… | View Profile | |
Andreas Tüxen | Andreas Tüxen provides advice on general company law (corporations and partnerships) and… | View Profile | |
Denis Ullrich | Denis Ullrich specialises in advising on the sale and purchase of companies… | View Profile | |
Marc Urlichs | Marc Urlichs specialises in national and international corporate acquisitions and in providing… | View Profile | |
Dr Angelo Vallone | Dr Angelo Vallone has advised clients on all matters relating to energy… | View Profile | |
Dr Annekatrin Veit | Dr Annekatrin Veit specialises in all employment, tax, social security, commercial and… | View Profile | |
Dr Melanie Verstege | Melanie Verstege has many years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts. She… | View Profile | |
Dr Eberhard Vetter | Dr Eberhard Vetter specialises in advising publicly listed companies on all matters… | View Profile | |
Matthias Wagner | Matthias Wagner provides legal advice to national and international investors (funds, institutional… | View Profile | |
Dr Gregor Wecker | Dr Wecker is frequently involved in M&A transactions, joint ventures and venture… | View Profile | |
Ingo Wegerich | Ingo Wegerich has many years of experience in the field of capital… | View Profile | |
Anne Caroline Wegner | Anne Wegner specialises in German and European antitrust and distribution law, including… | View Profile | |
Thomas Weidlich | Thomas Weidlich advises on national and international acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures… | View Profile | |
Dr Mirjam Weiße | Mirjam Weiße represents clients in criminal and fine proceedings in the area… | View Profile | |
Guido Wenzel | Guido Wenzel advises business owners and managers on a vast variety of… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Herbert Willems | At Luther, Prof. Dr Herbert Willems is responsible for public law issues.… | View Profile | |
Reinhard Willemsen | In addition to providing recapitalisation and insolvency law advice (both to debtors… | View Profile | |
Jutta Wittler | The main focus of Jutta Wittler’s work is legal counsel, litigation, and… | View Profile | |
Sebastian Wuschka | Sebastian Wuschka assists domestic and foreign clients in relation to complex litigation… | View Profile | |
Cornelia Yzer | Cornelia Yzer advises domestic and foreign companies on mergers and acquisitions and… | View Profile | |
Martin Zackor | Martin Zackor advises international and national investors in the areas of mergers… | View Profile | |
Prof Christian Zanner | Prof. Zanner advises principals on the compilation of application and purchasing conditions,… | View Profile | |
Martina Ziffels | Martina Ziffels advises domestic and international clients on all matters pertaining to… | View Profile | |
Volker von Alvensleben | Volker von Alvensleben advises on matters pertaining to individual and collective employment… | View Profile | |
Dr Christoph von Burgsdorff | Dr Christoph von Burgsdorff specialises in negotiating and drafting commercial and distribution… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Robert von Steinau-Steinrück | Prof. Dr Robert von Steinau-Steinrück is an employment lawyer. He advises companies… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Lawyers worldwide : 420 Partners worldwide : 150Languages
Chinese Dutch French German Hungarian Polish Russian English ItalianMemberships
Continental European Law GroupOther
Contacts: : Elisabeth Lepique (Managing Partner) Contacts: : Dr Markus Sengpiel (Managing Partner) Head office: : Cologne Other offices: : Berlin Other offices: : Düsseldorf Other offices: : Essen Other offices: : Frankfurt a.M. Other offices: : Hamburg Other offices: : Hanover Other offices: : Leipzig Other offices: : Munich Other offices: : Stuttgart Other offices: : Bangkok Other offices: : Brussels Other offices: : Delhi-Gurugram Other offices: : Ho Chi Minh City Other offices: : Jakarta Other offices: : Kuala Lumpur Other offices: : London Other offices: : Luxembourg Other offices: : Shanghai Other offices: : Singapore Other offices: : YangonDiversity
As a company with an international workforce, the cultural diversity of our employees is a matter of course for our firm. Gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age and sexual orientation shape the individuality of each person. At Luther, we consider this diversity to be an enrichment both for our work and in our personal interactions. Colleagues from 23 different nations work in our offices in Germany alone. We are committed to creating a work environment that is free of prejudice and that shows respect, appreciation and esteem for every employee.
As a commitment to promoting cooperation free of discrimination and unequal treatment, Luther was one of the first law firms to sign the Diversity Charter in 2010. The initiative is committed to a respectful and unprejudiced working environment and promotes diversity in the world of work.
To promote cross-cultural contacts, we invite colleagues from all our locations in Germany and abroad to a meeting once a year for professional and personal exchange and to promote shared values.
Equal opportunity is a key focus of our HR policy. Over 55% of our employees are women. We are constantly looking for ways to improve career conditions for female employees and increase their share in management positions. At the end of fiscal year 2021/2022, two-thirds of the lawyers appointed as partners in Germany were female.
A milestone for equal opportunities is the Luther Female Network. The focus of the network is on the internal and external networking of female colleagues, the sharing of experiences among each other and sustainable business development. In regular (online) meetings, the needs of Luther’s female lawyers are discussed, new business ideas are developed and innovative ideas and concepts for clients are developed jointly.
Luther consistently ensures that men and women are paid equally for equivalent work and performance. The use of parental leave by men and women is supported equally. Part-time employment and the assumption of management tasks are not mutually exclusive. Numerous examples demonstrate that this has been implemented successfully for years. In the 2021/2022 financial year, 9% of our partners worked part-time, of which 25% were male and 75% were female.
We are aware of our responsibility – to our clients and employees as well as a player within society. As a contribution to a better community, we are involved in numerous social projects, which we support on a regular or occasion-related basis.
The war that broke out in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has shaken Europe and the rest of the world. Luther responded immediately by making a large donation to “Bündnis Entwicklung hilft & Aktion Deutschland Hilft” and the Red Cross. In addition to other regular donations, the Germany-wide Christmas donation of all Luther locations in 2022 went to SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine and worldwide.
Furthermore, Luther regularly provides pro bono support to associations that are socially committed, including Common Purpose, UN Refugee Assistance, and European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA).
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Christoph Siegfried, Head of Legal/Compliance/Internal Services at NBank
COMPANY/FIRM: Nbank
TESTIMONIAL: “With Luther, we had a very competent and solution-oriented partner at our side. We are pleased that we succeeded in implementing this complex project with these experienced consultants in the interest of Lower Saxony’s economy and look forward to further cooperation.”
CLIENT: Jordan S. Hatcher, General Counsel of Staffbase.
COMPANY/FIRM: Staffbase GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: “Philipp Dietz and the Luther team have been instrumental in Staffbase’s continued growth with their advice and assistance. In this Series E, as in all their work with Staffbase, the Luther team has been hands-on, focused and diligent. They have truly become trusted business advisors and an extension of our in-house legal team at Staffbase.”
CLIENT: Hans Cool, Investment Director at Eneco
COMPANY/FIRM: Eneco B.V.
TESTIMONIAL: “We at Eneco are pleased to become a shareholder and support Sunvigo. We thank Philipp and his colleagues at Luther for their highly professional and pragmatic support in the transaction, which was instrumental in bringing this investment to fruition.”
CLIENT: Sridharan Rangarajan, CUMI’s director of Strategy and Finance.
COMPANY/FIRM: Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI).
TESTIMONIAL: “The entire Luther team worked tirelessly to carefully review the numerous documents and contracts in this marathon race, providing us with the best insight to reach a successful conclusion with the vendors.”
CLIENT: Dietz Group
COMPANY/FIRM: Dietz Group
TESTIMONIAL: “The Luther team was always there to support us. We greatly appreciate the professional and trusting cooperation, thank them very much and are convinced that we can count on Luther in the future as well.”
CLIENT: Georg Janker and Wolfgang Malek, Founders and Managing Directors of Ruetz System Solutions
COMPANY/FIRM: Ruetz Systems Solutions AG
TESTIMONIAL: Ulrich Philippi, Marilen Hilbert and the Luther team were a decisive building block for our further successful company development. Characterized by professionalism, great communication and a good sense for business perspectives, the collaboration was a complete success.”
CLIENT: Till Schwerdtfeger, Managing Director of AOC | DIE STADTENTWICKLER GmbH
COMPANY/FIRM: AOC | DIE STADTENTWICKLER GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: “I would like to thank Ingo Wegerich and his team at Luther for their professional and reliable support in a complex process, which made even a debut issuer feel comfortable at all times.”
CLIENT: Steffen Bockisch, Head of Project Development at GP Papenburg AG
COMPANY/FIRM: GP Günter Papenburg Group of Companies
TESTIMONIAL: “With this project, we have once again proven that we are successful in the asset class “healthcare real estate”. Luther, with its experience in real estate and healthcare, is the ideal complement.”
CLIENT: ICC Germany Secretary General Oliver Wieck
COMPANY/FIRM: ICC Germany
TESTIMONIAL: “The Incoterms® are an indispensable component in international trade transactions for determining the terms of delivery. The Digital Guide is a real facilitator in finding the right clause. I am pleased that we are now lifting the tool to the next level together with Luther, by making the English version available to companies operating internationally.”
CLIENT: Robert Schollmeier, Head of the Legal Department of Stuttgarter SV SparkassenVersicherung (SV)
COMPANY/FIRM: Stuttgarter SV SparkassenVersicherung (SV)
TESTIMONIAL: “The legal advice provided by Luther’s team during the M&A transaction was excellent and helped us to safely navigate around some legal shoals that arose along the way. Overall, the cooperation was extraordinarily successful and also very pleasant on a personal level.”
- Industry focus > Energy
- Public sector > Planning and environment
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Arbitration (including international arbitration)
- Employment
- Information technology > Data protection
- Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing
- Public sector > Public procurement
- Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation)
- Real estate and construction > Project development
- Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics
- Transport > Advice to the transport sector
- Transport > Maritime and shipping
Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance > Fintech
- Banking and finance > Investment funds
- Corporate and M&A > M&A
- Dispute resolution > Product liability
- Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus > Telecoms
- Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Public sector > State aid
- Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law
- Antitrust
- Corporate and M&A > Corporate
- Insurance > Advice to insurers
- Intellectual property > Trade marks
- Private equity > Venture capital
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring
- White-collar crime > Advice to companies